Today’s school assembly news headlines (August 25): Key updates for students

Good morning teachers and fellow students. Here is today's morning news roundup for August 25, covering major updates in national governance, educational reforms, and global developments.

NATION

Caution over Trump's 'unpredictable' behaviour drove India to opt against full presser after Modi's meeting: Sources

New Delhi: Concerns over US President Donald Trump's "unpredictable behaviour" towards many foreign leaders led the Indian side to opt against a full press conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the American leader following their talks in France in June, government sources said on Monday.

Why is Modi afraid of facing media, Congress asks after US envoy's remarks

New Delhi: The Congress alleged on Monday that the office of the prime minister is being diminished and disrespected under Narendra Modi, after the US envoy to India claimed that New Delhi had sought no joint press briefing after a Modi-Trump meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in June.

US envoy Gor hails India's C-130J role as Tata-Lockheed joint venture targets 80-aircraft IAF deal

New Delhi: The production of key structural components for the C-130J military transport aircraft in India underscores growing US-India defence cooperation and strengthens the shared commitment to a free and secure Indo-Pacific, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Monday.

CJP announces Sept 5 march; Delhi Police says no permission plea received

New Delhi: Police on Monday stated that they have not received any requests for a protest march from India Gate to the Delhi Police Headquarters, despite the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announcing plans for one.

'One Nation, One Election' in 2029 possible if Constitution amended, states agree: Panel chief

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) Holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies in 2029 under the Modi government's 'One Nation, One Election' initiative is possible if the Constitution is amended and state governments support the move, according to PP Chaudhary, the chairman of the joint parliamentary panel examining the related bills. 

3 newborns die in fire at govt hospital in Maharashtra's Amravati; 36 rescued, probe ordered

Amravati: Three newborn babies died and 36 were rescued after a fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women's Hospital here early Monday, triggering a high-level probe by the Maharashtra government.

'Modi govt's plan to end reservations through back door': Cong slams Centre over vacant posts

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday attacked the Centre over more than 8.2 lakh sanctioned posts reportedly lying vacant across government civilian establishments, and alleged that the Modi government had hatched a plan to end reservations through the back door.

Congress, CJP, AAP question Centre's spending on ministers' bungalows

New Delhi: The rise in the annual expenditure on the upkeep of Union ministers' official residences in Delhi drew criticism from the Congress, CJP and AAP on Monday, with the three questioning the Centre's spending priorities and the state of public services and government schools.

Not taking political 'sanyas', will not stop till I force BJP into obscurity: Mamata

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted that she would not take political 'sanyas' (retirement) and won't stop till she forces the BJP into obscurity.

Insult to 4cr people of Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy on Centre's denial of US visit, calls it 'dictatorial'

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government over the denial of his US visit, calling the decision "dictatorial" and an insult to the 4 crore people of the state.

Marathi drive: Auto and taxi drivers protest in parts of Mumbai, stop vehicles from ferrying passengers

Mumbai: The anxiety among autorickshaw and taxi drivers over "steep" fines linked to the state government's Marathi proficiency drive boiled over into street protests in Mumbai on Monday, with some of them trying to prevent other members from transporting passengers, leaving citizens fuming.

Manipur civil society organisations hold talks with MHA officials, Kiren Rijiju on NRC

Imphal: Representatives of civil society organisations from Manipur on Monday held separate meetings with MHA officials and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to press for the updation of the NRC in the state before the Census and delimitation exercises.

Flight diversions in Delhi-NCR, traffic jams in Jaipur as north Indian cities reel under heavy rain

New Delhi: Heavy showers in many parts of north India on Monday triggered flight diversion, waterlogging and massive traffic disruption, especially in the the Delhi-NCR region, which received the bulk of the rainfall.

TN CM Vijay announces more free buses for women; 3 free cooking gas cylinders

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced expansion of the fare-free bus travel scheme for women and three free cooking gas cylinders a year to 1.30 crore beneficiaries at an annual cost of about Rs 4,000 crore.

BUSINESS

Govt lifts ban on wheat exports to protect farmers interest amid depressed local prices

New Delhi: The government on Monday lifted the export ban on wheat and its products with immediate effect and said the decision is aimed at boosting farmers' income amid depressed domestic prices.

FOREIGN

US proposes USD 1.03 lakh fee for H1-B cap-subject applications

Washington, Aug 24 (PTI) The US on Monday proposed a USD 103,265 fee for all H1-B visa cap-subject applications, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, the Department of Homeland Security said.

Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow; discusses trade, energy, fertiliser supplies

Moscow: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the two sides discussed economic ties, focussing on key areas such as trade, energy, fertilisers and nuclear cooperation.

NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese FM on boundary issue

Beijing: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Monday for a two-day visit to take part in the Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary question with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir reaches Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials

Islamabad: Pakistan Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Monday to hold talks with Iranian officials on bilateral and regional issues.